There are 5 ways to get from Merrick to Ardsley by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferrytrain Hudson
2h 24m$20–34Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrick to Ardsleycar 35.1 mi
52 min$7–10Bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 53 St to S Broadway/New Main Stbus BxM3
- Take the bus from Riverdale Ave @ Main St to Saw Mill River Rd @ Heatherdell Rdbus 1 / ...
3h 21m$15–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrick to Ardsleytaxi 35.1 mi
52 min$310–380Bus, line 412 bus
- Take the bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Mineola Bus Termbus n40
- Take the bus from Mineola Bus Term to Springfield Bl / Hillsidebus n22
- Take the bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Nybus 412
4h 21m$22–49
Merrick to Ardsley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Ardsley is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to Ardsley is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrick to Ardsley. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 53 St and arriving at Saw Mill River Rd @ Heatherdell Rd via Riverdale Ave @ Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Ardsley. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Dobbs Ferry via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Merrick and Ardsley is 48 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to Ardsley without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Merrick to Ardsley, including transfers.
Merrick to Ardsley bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 53 St station.
Merrick to Ardsley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
The best way to get from Merrick to Ardsley is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Ardsley, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Merrick to Saw Mill River Rd @ Ashford Ave via Grand Central Terminal, Dobbs Ferry, and Livingston Ave @ Walnut St in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merrick to Saw Mill River Rd @ Heatherdell Rd via Jamaica, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, 5 Av/53 St, Madison Av/E 53 St, S Broadway/New Main St, and Riverdale Ave @ Main St in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Madison Av/E 53 St to S Broadway/New Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Riverdale Ave @ Main St to Saw Mill River Rd @ Heatherdell Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Mineola Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Mineola Bus Term to Springfield Bl / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Ny
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $310–380
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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Booking & Getting There
Merrick to Ardsley bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at S Broadway/New Main St station.
Merrick to Ardsley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Ardsley is 35 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Merrick to Ardsley.
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